Ontario
is partnering with universities, professional associations and research groups on
projects that will help support workplace mental health, advance our
understanding of occupational diseases and prepare workers to deal with equipment
hazards.

Ontario
is partnering with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby
to develop a mobile app that will provide information about mental health,
allow for self-assessment of symptoms and help Durham Regional Police Service's
officers and staff find appropriate clinical services when needed.

Ontario
is supporting the mental health and wellness of workers by partnering with the Career
Education Council in Guelph to develop an occupational health and safety
awareness program for youth, teachers and parents.

Ontario
is enhancing workplace enforcement, penalties and education to ensure all new worker
rights under its plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs are followed. This plan includes raising the minimum
wage, ensuring part-time workers are paid the same hourly wage as full-time
workers, introducing paid sick days for every worker, and providing at least
three weeks' vacation after five years with the same employer.

Many workers across the province have now seen Ontario's increased minimum wage reflected in their weekly pay. The general minimum wage rose from $11.60 to $14 on January 1, 2018, and will increase again to $15 on January 1, 2019.

Starting today, people across
Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an hour as the new general minimum wage
takes effect. This change will help workers and their families who are
struggling to get ahead in a changing economy.

On
January 1, 2018, many people across Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an
hour as the new general minimum wage takes effect. This change will help
workers and their families who are struggling to get ahead in a changing
economy.